Purchasing Manager

Analog Technologies, part of Tide Rock’s growing EMS platform, is hiring a Purchasing Manager to lead and improve the purchasing function at its Burnsville, MN facility.Analog is a high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing services business supporting complex, high-reliability applications across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, instrumentation, and related markets. The company’s capabilities include PCBA, box build, NPI, testing, materials management, lifecycle management, and product traceability. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands electronics purchasing and wants to help scale a growing business. The right person will lead a small buying team, stay close to day-to-day component sourcing, and help move the organization from a reactive purchasing model to a more proactive, disciplined, and scalable supply chain function.What You’ll DoLead, coach, and develop a small team of buyersOwn purchasing execution for electronic components, PCBA materials, and related production needsSupport sourcing for new product introductions and parts that have not been purchased beforePartner with site leadership and supply chain leadership to improve purchasing processes, supplier management, and inventory decision-makingHelp establish scalable buying practices, supplier KPIs, and purchasing controls across the businessBalance production readiness with cost, cash flow, inventory risk, and customer commitmentsParticipate in site-level leadership discussions and continuous improvement initiativesWhat We’re Looking ForExperience in electronics purchasing, ideally within PCBA, EMS, or electronic contract manufacturingStrong understanding of electronic components, supplier constraints, lead times, and sourcing riskExperience supporting NPI sourcing or new component sourcingPrior experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or supervising buyersAbility to challenge legacy processes respectfully and bring structure to a long-tenured teamStrong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with operations, production, engineering, and leadershipExperience in highly regulated markets such as aerospace, defense, medical device, or industrial electronics is strongly preferredAbility to work on-site in Burnsville, MN